Getting The Best Out Of Search Filters
University of York, 29 April 2010
As the volume of published research grows it is becoming more challenging
to identify efficiently studies performed according to specific methods.
Many search filters to find specific study designs such as randomised
controlled trials (RCTs) or diagnostic test accuracy studies, or research
issues such as adverse events, are being designed and published.
Increasingly, these filters are being incorporated into database search
interfaces, such as the PubMed Clinical Queries. As the number of filters
grows, the challenge of choosing between them is becoming more apparent.
Information professionals and others wishing to use search filters need to
be aware of issues of filter design, quality and suitability to be able to
make informed choices about which filters to select and apply.
This training event will explore how to identify, critically appraise and
test out search filters, focusing on health and social care.
The training course presenters will be Julie Glanville and Carol Lefebvre.
Julie Glanville is Project Director, Information Services, York Health
Economics Consortium, University of York. Carol Lefebvre is the Senior
Information Specialist at the UK Cochrane Centre. Julie and Carol are
long-term collaborators who have developed and published search filters to
identify RCTs and systematic reviews. They are also involved with the
development of the InterTASC Information Specialists' (ISSG) search filter
website and the ISSG search filter critical appraisal tool.
The course registration fee is £195 plus VAT
Further information on the course is available at:
http://php.york.ac.uk/inst/yhec/?q=content/search-filters
If you have any queries contact Julie Glanville (e-mail: [log in to unmask])
or YHEC Support Services, tel: 01904-433620.
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